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Best Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

Best Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad You'll Want to Make Today

This Best Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad combines succulent shrimp, tender pasta, and refreshing veggies in a rich, creamy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz short pasta (rotini or penne)
For the Shrimp
  • 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp fresh or frozen
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers chopped (red or yellow)
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or more mayonnaise
For Flavoring
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • fresh herbs (optional) can substitute with dried herbs

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Chopping board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add shrimp, and sauté until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside to cool.
  3. Chop celery and bell peppers into small, even pieces for mixing.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
  5. In a large bowl, toss together pasta, cooked shrimp, chopped vegetables, and dressing until evenly coated.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors. This salad can be made a day in advance for best results.

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